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Clam vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between clam and chicken fingers

  • Clam has more vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B2; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Clam covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 4114% more than chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers have 20 times less vitamin C than clam. Clam has 22.1mg of vitamin C, while chicken fingers have 1.1mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less sodium.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of clam is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.4%
Contains more IronIron +284.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +897.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +338.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +265.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Clam
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1909.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +61706.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +287.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.9%
Contains more WaterWater +36.4%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +615.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
1
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2708.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +947.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Clam Chicken fingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0.16µg 4114%
Selenium 64µg 17.5µg 85%
Copper 0.688mg 0.069mg 69%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 5.783g 35%
Manganese 1mg 0.228mg 34%
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 8.217mg 30%
Iron 2.81mg 0.73mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.426mg 24%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 1.1mg 23%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Sodium 1202mg 769mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.179mg 19%
Vitamin A 171µg 3µg 19%
Zinc 2.73mg 0.71mg 18%
Fats 1.95g 13.95g 18%
Protein 25.55g 19.22g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.172g 4.83g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.244mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.188g 2.493g 10%
Phosphorus 338mg 282mg 8%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Potassium 628mg 373mg 8%
Calcium 92mg 17mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Calories 148kcal 271kcal 6%
Cholesterol 67mg 48mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Carbs 5.13g 17.25g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.11mg 3%
Folate 29µg 19µg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.798mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.909mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.576mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 1.116mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.49mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
983%
Clam
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.305g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.